Bayliss Library to host Galloway, Park on Thursday

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Sault Ste. Marie Evening News - Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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Posted May. 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Posted May. 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Sault Ste. Marie

Bayliss Public Library will host its next author event on Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Author Gordon Galloway and Randy Park, the subject of the book “Full Circle: A True Story,” will speak about their joint effort.

Randy Park grew up in Big Rapids, where his family owned and operated a sawmill. He has led an inspirational life both in football and in education. A distinguished athlete and coach, he also has a Master’s Degree in Special Education and was on the leading edge of the inclusion program for special needs children in Michigan.

Author Gordon Galloway recounts Randy’s life story in Full Circle, telling about his work with children both in special education and in youth football and doing it all as an amputee. At age 21, Randy Park was injured in a motorcycle accident that resulted in the loss of his right leg.

Meet them both and hear their story. Their book will be available for purchase and signing. The Friends of the Library will provide refreshments.

Library programs are free and open to the public. Bayliss Public Library, now part of Superior District Library, is located at 541 Library Drive in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. For more information, call 632-9331, check www.baylisslibrary.org, or write to bayref@baylisslibrary.org.